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Patent GB-190622193-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Poultry Houses and in Apparatus connected therewith
Inventor: SNELL WILLIAM FOLLETT
Filed: 1906-10-08
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 22,193. Snell, W. F. Oct. 8. Poultry houses.-The floor of the house is constructed in two parts hinged to a centre batten to each end of which is attached a cord passing over two pulleys and through a hole just beneath the eaves. The cords are then attached to an horizontal bar by mean a of which the centre of the floor is raised for cleaning. Fig. 3 shows the underside of the floor removed from the house. Attached to the floor by means of blocks are small wheels A which run on the axle timbers of the wheels of the house. A stop C is provided to prevent the parts of the floor from falling too far, so that when released they return to their normal position. The floor may be used as a shelter or dusting place for the poultry by being placed upon two foot blocks which have notches cut to receive the battens D, and having a ridge piece fastened to it above the central batten B.
Patent GB-190623742-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Time-switches.
Inventor: VENNER ROBERT FRANCIS SIDEBOTT
Filed: 1906-10-25
Granted: 1907-09-12
Abstract: 23,742. Venner, R. F. S., and Griesbach, R. C. Oct. 25. Switches, - Two or more arms are mounted upon the arbor of a clock, and adapted to eng a g e periodically with spring - controlled pivoted levers, which open and close electric circuits at predetermined intervals. An arm 0 pivoted at the point P<2> is provided with a knife-rest c, and carries at its free end a stud C' mounted upon an adjustable link C<2>. The knife-rest c engages with h a knife-edge N<2> upon the lever E, thus keeping the contact K, out of the mercury cup M. As the clock-hand " IN" revolves, it engages with the stud C<1> and forces the lever C in a clockwise direction against the action of a a spring F, thereby disengaging the knife edge N<2> and the rest c, and allowing the lever E to drop and close the circuit. To open the circuit after a predetermined time, the clock-hand "OUT " engages with a lever A, which is pivoted at the point P<1> and carries another bell-crank lever D pivoted at the point P<4>. The lever A is rotated in a clockwise direction, thereby lowering the point P<4>, while the lever D is turned in an anti clockwise direction by engaging with a stop until its end engages with the knife-edge N<1>. When the hand "OUT" releases the lever A, the spring I returns it to its initial position against the stop G<4>, while the lever Eis lifted until the knife edge N<2> engage with the rest c. In a modification shown in Fig. 2, the lever E may be extended to carry a second contact piece K<2>, and the clock may be provided with a third arm to give an intermediate position. The lever C is then provided with two knife-rests c, c<1>, the latter giving the intermediate position. This form of switch is particularly adapted for the lighting of arc and glow lamps in succession. The lever E may also carry a number of contact-bars K adapted to engage with a corresponding number of mercury cups M placed side by side. These mercury cups are intended to avoid the spilling of the mercury and to prevent sparking, the narrow orifices being provided with mica flaps which automatically close them after the contact-bars K have left the vessels.
Patent GB-190623852-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ESSON DAVID DUNCAN
Filed: 1906-10-26
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 23,852. Esson, D. D. Oct. 26. Gas and like engines. - Water is sprayed into the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine through a fluid-actuated valve operated by the explosions. The water-spraying valve 7 is mounted in a casing 6, which is screwed into or otherwise connected to the cylinder. The pressure of water behind the valve is maintained by a pump driven from the crank-shaft, or, when applied to a motor road vehicle, from the Cardan shaft. The valve 7 is opened immediately after an explosion by the action of the expanding gases on the piston 10. The passage 15 which opens into the atmosphere, and the passage 12 leading to the combustion chamber, are both provided with controlling-valves.
Patent GB-190624427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising and Lowering the Level of Liquids for the purpose of Pumping and Moving Gases.
Filed: 1906-11-01
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 24,427. Allgemeine Feuertechnischo Ges. Nov. 2, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Vacuum apparatus; siphon apparatus.-In a device for pumping or moving gas, a sealing-liquid G is interposed between the gas and a primemover, of known construction, consisting of a vessel B to which water &c. is supplied continuously by a pipe A and discharged by an intermittently-operating siphon C. An air-pipe D is provided for restoring atmosphere pressure in the vessels B, F after each stroke. The air cushion between the liquids prevents the transmission of heat from one to the other, but other bad conductors of heat may be employed and, in addition, the connecting-tubes E may be constructed so as readily to radiate heat to the atmosphere. The vessel B may be arranged to float or slide in the vessel F so as to act as a displacer or piston. The apparatus may be employed in connexion with that described in Specification No. 17,708, A.D. 1905, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.].
Patent GB-190624806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Electrodes for Electrolytic Purposes
Inventor: FERCHLAND PAUL
Filed: 1906-11-05
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 24,806. Ferchland, P. Nov. 9, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Electrodes.-Electrodes, for use in say the decomposition of salt solutions, are made of electrolytically-deposited lead peroxide. The peroxide is deposited upon suitable conductors, such as wires, tubes, rods of iron, carbon, or platinum, or iron or platinum plates, care being taken to obtain an even deposit. In an example, an iron wire is placed in a solution of lead nitrate ; a weight is hung from an eye at the lower end of the wire, this weight and eye dipping into a layer of chloroform ; the wire is rotated and a gradually increasing current is employed. The finished cylinder is cut up and the wire is removed. Tubular electrodes may be obtained also by depositing on closely wound spirals of metal or upon frames, and afterwards removing the core. The Specification in the original form as published under the Act of 1901 comprises also the following. A wheel with a vertical shaft is fixed above a vessel containing lead nitrate solution, and a carbon rod or other conductor is secured concentrically to the shaft and extends nearly to the bottom of the vessel, being connected by sliding contacts to the positive pole of the generator. Rods or wires of copper form the cathodes in the bath. Peroxide is deposited on the anode, and lead on the cathode ; the lead may be removed periodically or continuously by oscillating scrapers. The nitric acid which forms is neutralized continuously or intermittently by introducing lead oxides, carbonates, or other suitable lead salts ; for example, the lead which has been removed from the bath is oxidized and used for this purpose. The preferred method of introducing the oxide is to hang bags of it in the bath. This subject-matter does not appear in the Complete Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-190701339-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Preparing, Roasting, Cooling and Purifying Coffee Beans, Malt and other Substances.
Inventor: GUELPEN ALEXIUS VAN
Filed: 1907-01-18
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 1339. G³lpen, A. van. Jan. 18. Drawings to Specification. Separating coffee, malt, &c.-In a modification of the apparatus described in. Specification No. 11,027, A.D. 1903, for roasting coffee, malt, and the like, in which air is drawn through the roasting- drum to carry off the coffee beans and leave stones &c. behind, a baffle-plate is fitted at the front end of the drum to divert the air along the lower part of the drum before it escapes into the outlet shaft.
Patent GB-190712566-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Valve Mechanism for Bottles.
Inventor: MONKS DANIEL HENRY
Filed: 1907-05-30
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 12,566. Monks, D. H. June 6, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Bottles &c., non-refillable.-A tube 1 passes down the centre of the bottle, and is divided by a partition 6 into an air d u c t 5 communicating with the neck by perforations 8, and a liquid duct 4 communicating with the interior of the bottle by perforations 7. The air duct 5 is formed with a chamber 18 to receive a float valve 20 and weight 21. The tube is slit and corrugated at 25 to permit the passage of air into the bottle. The upper end of the liquid duct 4 is fitted with a float valve 10 and a rotatable collar 14, to which a heavy gate 13 is hinged at b. If an attempt is made to introduce liquid while the bottle is upright, the valve 20 prevents its entrance through the air duct, and the valve 10, being held down by the gate 13, and a ball 17 prevent its entrance through the liquid duct 4. The float valves 10, 20 prevent liquid from being forced in while the bottle is inverted, and the gate 13, being hinged to the rotatable collar 14, keeps the valve 10 closed while the bottle is in an inclined or horizontal position. A locking-stopper s of ordinary construction is employed to prevent tampering with the valves.
Patent GB-190713715-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Stoppering Bottles, Jars and the like in Vacuo.
Filed: 1907-06-13
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 13,715. Talansier, J., and Compagnie Franþaise des Produits Fixator. June 13. Stoppering; corking; capsuling. - Relates to apparatus for stoppering bottles, jars, &c., in vacuo, with capsules, corks, or stoppers, particularly with stoppers &c. of the type described in Specification No. 22,600, A.D. 1906. The stoppering plunger F is at the lower end of a spring-controlled rod E adapted to be moved vertically by a lever L through rack - and - pinion gearing. The plunger works through a chamber M adapted to be connected at P in an air-tight manner with the bottle &c., the connexion between the plunger and the chamber being by means of a spring R and packing-ring H. The chamber M is connected at C to a vacuum pump. In operation, the lever L is first depressed until the ring P rests on the bottle mouth, in which a capsule or stopper is loosely placed. The receptacle is next exhausted and the lever further depressed to force the capsule &c. tightly into the neck. Air is then readmitted to the chamber M, the atmospheric pressure co-operating with the plunger to force the capsule &c, tightly home. To prevent the capsule from being withdrawn when the stoppering-plunger is raised, a cap f, Fig. 2, is secured to the lower end of the plunger. Within the cap is a spring r, which depresses a stud h and holds the capsule in position until the plunger is withdrawn.
Patent GB-190715971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Audible Signalling or Alarm Devices for Motor Vehicles
Inventor: WESSEL ZOLTAN
Filed: 1907-07-11
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 15,971. Wessel, Z., and Schwarcz, E. July 11. Signals, tramcar and road vehicle.-A brake handle for vehicles enabling the warning-signal to be sounded and the brake to be applied either separately or together, is formed in two parts 19, 20 hinged as at 21. It can be turned horizontally as a whole into the working braking- position I or into the emergency, braking-position II, and in the latter position can be withdrawn by the passage of a pin 24 through a slot 26. A bell may be rung in any position of the handle by pressing the part 20 downwards against the action of a spring 23, whereby a projection 22 depresses a horse-shoe plate 6 pivoted at 7. In pneumatically-operated brakes a valve 9 connected with the air-chamber is thus opened, and an air motor 13, with. a cam 15 attached causes the vibration of a spring 16 and bell-clapper 17, the bell continuing to ring so long as the brake-handle is depressed. A modification is described, in which the air works instead a piston attached to the clapper, means also being provided for ringing the bell by foot in case of breakdown of the rest of the apparatus. Or it may be arranged that the depression of the plate 6 should complete an electric circuit for ringing the bell.
Patent GB-190720917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surfaces of Ascension or Aeroplanes for Flying Machines.
Inventor: FILIPPI ANTOINE PADOUE
Filed: 1907-09-20
Granted: 1908-03-05
Abstract: 20,917. Filippi, A. P. Sept. 22, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Screw propellers.-The rotating aeroplane of a flying-machine, similar to the propellers described in Specification No. 1711, A.D. 1906, is formed by a plane bounded by an elliptical curve. The edge portions 5, 5<1> of this plane are bent downwardly for about a quarter of the length of the curve, and in some cases are very slightly bent upwardly on the adjacent quarters 6, 6<1> in combination with a frustum of a cone 7 closed at its smaller end, the diameter of the larger end being nearly equal to the length of the minor axis of the ellipse.
Patent GB-190722543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Anodes for Electrodeposition.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1907-10-12
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 22,543. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. Oct. 12. Electrodes.-Consists of improved means for gradually moving the anode towards the cathode as the former wears away, which may be used for instance in depositing copper by the process described in Specification No. 21,974, A.D. 1898. The backing c of the anode a is secured to a block o on a sleeve l by a wedge piece q and a bolt p. The sleeve l is mounted in bearings i on the vat h, and has a slot l<1> in which is an arm j having a nut k, through which works a screwed rod m, so that by turning a handle n the anode is advanced or withdrawn. Current is supplied to the anode by a lead r mounted in an insulating-block s.
Patent GB-190722694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Hat Fasteners.
Inventor: CALHOUN JAMES MANLY
Filed: 1907-10-15
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 22,694. Calhoun, J. M. Oct. 15. Drawings to Specification. Combs, hair.-For securing hats upon the head, hair combs have a tubular upper edge or the upper edge is bent so as to form a channel to carry an elastic band.
Patent GB-190723139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Injector and like Nozzles.
Inventor: TULLY CORNELIUS BRITTIFFEE
Filed: 1907-10-19
Granted: 1908-10-01
Abstract: 23,139. Tully, C. B. Oct. 19. Nozzles.-In nozzles for injectors for dealing with liquids likely to contain suspended particles, such as tar, means for automatically clearing the outlet are actuated by the pressure of the liquid delivered. The clearer a has a pointed extremity b and is screwed into a plunger c sliding in the cap d. This cap is screwed into the nozzle casing e and, by the interposition of a cupped washer h, a fluid-tight joint is obtained. A yoke i serves as a guide for the tailpiece of the plunger c, and has an abutment k for a spring as shuwn, which encircles the tailpiece and bears against the adjustable collar n. The spring thus tends to force the clearer through the orifice f and dislodge any obstruction. This happens at every suction stroke of the supply pump, while the delivery stroke causes the clearer to retract. By drawing back the clearer and inserting a cotter in the hole j<1>, it can be temporarily rendered inactive. The clearer may be made revoluble by means of a helical slot and pin.
Patent GB-190728026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pneumatic Tyres
Inventor: RAIMON ALBERT
Filed: 1907-12-19
Granted: 1908-08-06
Abstract: 28,026. Raimon, A. Dec. 19. Tyres, pneumatic.-Wire fabrics produced by knitting fine iron, nickel, german-silver, or other wire capable of resisting the action of sulphur in circular knitting-machines, are employed in the manufacture of pneumatic tyres. More than one wire per strand may be used. The fabric may be employed in the tubular form, or may be slit on delivery from the machine and embedded in the cover in one or more layers in place of the canvas &c. now employed, supplementary pieces of decreasing width being superposed in the tread. Circular sheaths of the fabric may be placed between the inner tube and the cover without being embedded in rubber.
Patent GB-190800881-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Arch Files.
Inventor: MACGREGOR PETER
Filed: 1908-01-14
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 881. MacGregor, P. Jan. 14. Filing papers &c.-The base A of an arch file is connected to the cover D hy a flexible back E having stiff parts a, g perforated at c, i to pass over the usual filing-posts d and arches C, so that when it is desired to insert or remove papers, the cover may be turned back into the position shown in Fig. 2. The part a and the posts d co-operate with a follower, preferably consisting of a spring m attached to an eyelet n and formed with upwardlyturned end; m, o, which engage the posts. The follower may be released by raising the ends of the spring and then rotating it. The back D is connected to the part a by a flexible strip f, and may be turned back against the arches to permit checking of the papers. The file may be expanded by a flap w of leather, which is pivoted to an eyelet x and may be turned inwards when not in use. A cord u and a fastening-device t are provided for holding the binder closed.
Patent GB-190803241-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Radiators or Coolers.
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 3241. Lamplough, F., and Albany Manufacturing Co. Feb. 13. Gas and like engines, cooling cylinders of. Motor-car radiators are constructed of tubes with hollow flattened portions on diametrically opposite sides, extending between top and bottom headers. These tubes are formed either by corrugating larger tubes or from flat strips b, as shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 8, so that at the extremities of the lateral projections are formed folds b<1> of the metal. The tubes are secured to the headers by ferrules e, Fig. 11, having shoulders e' which bear against the outer side of the tube-plate d.
Patent GB-190805336-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cinematographic and Photographic Apparatus.
Inventor: LLEO ALBERTO
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 5336. LlÚo, A., Audouard, P., and Baradat, C. March 9. Kinematographs.-The film passes into and out of the light-tight box 31, in which it is introduced into the camera through openings 32, 33 which can be closed by a shutter 34. The cam 27 which feeds the film forwards also acts to hold it firm during exposure, by operating a lever 29 having projections 30 which pass through the perforations in the film and engage suitable recesses. The handcontrolled escapement 45 engaging a projection 46 on the wheel 25 carrying the shutter 26 allows snap-shot exposures to be made, but, by expanding the bulb 54, it can be thrown out of action and the projection 51 pushed into.the path of the projection 46 so that time exposures can be effected.
Patent GB-190808617-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Roller Temples for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: CHAMBERS JAMES
Filed: 1908-04-18
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 8617. Chambers, J., and Chambers, E. April 18. Loom temples.- A two-roller temple comprises a long cylindrical spiked roller d, Fig. 3, parallel to the reed, and a short conical spiked roller b, which is nearer the reed and is at an angle to the roller d. The adjacent sides and the tops of the rollers b, d are preferably parallel to one another, and the roller b may be fixed oradjustable. In the latter case, the pointed end k of the roller pivot i may rotate in a depression in an adjustable plate l,or the point may be on the plate l and the depression in the end of the pivot i. In a modified construction, the roller b rotates on an axle m, Fig. 7, which has a flat portion adapted to be secured to the underside of the temple box by a set-screw passing through a slot n if the roller is to be adjustable, or through a hole if the roller is to be fixed. The roller b may be made in two parts 1, 2, Fig. 10, the part 1 being secured to a bush 3 on which the part 2 rotates, and the parts 1, 2 being separated by a thin flange 4. The roller d rotates in a parallel bearing e and a centre bearing f, and it may be made of wood, iron, or brass, or as described in Specification No. 3154, A.D. 1906. The fabric passes over the rollers b, d and under the usual section bar and cap ; or the section bar may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190811422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Furnaces for Heating Iron, Steel, and other Metallic Rods.
Inventor: FORD JAMES
Filed: 1908-05-26
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 11,422. Ford, J. May 26. Heating-furnaces for metals.-Relates to furnaces of the kind described in Specification No. 10,403, A.D. 1902, for heating rods employed in the manufacture of bolts, nuts, chains, &c. Above an opening H, through which the rods are inserted, the furnace is contracted so as to form a central smoke outlet N. Air under pressure passes from pipes K to the ash-pit E, and thence to perforated conduits G arranged at the sides of the grate D. Atmospheric air is supplied through metallic grids Z, and the grate is fed with fuel from a shoot C.
Patent GB-190812487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Lighting and Extinguishing Gas Burners by Varying the Pressure in the Mains
Inventor: DUPOY JEAN ROMAIN
Filed: 1908-06-10
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 12,487. Dupoy, J. R. June 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Lighting and extinguishing gas by increasing the pressure in the mains. The apparatus consists of an adjustably-weighted d floating bell b, divided by a starshaped partition g into two parts b<1>, b<2>, Fig. 2, normally separated by the liquid in a chamber a. A gas - pipe d communicates with the chamber b<2>, and either the burner. tube e, or the pilot tube f, also communicates with this chamber and so with the gas-supply. If the pilot tube f commumunicates with the chamber b<2>, as shown in Fig. 2, an increase in the gas pressure raises the bell b, and both tubes e,f are momentarily connected to the gas-supply. The bell b is rotated slightly at each rise by means of rollers j, which engage a sinuous groove i in a guide-ring h, or by similar means, and when the pressure is lowered and the bell sinks, the chamber b<2> communicates with the burner pipe c only, and the gas is thus left alight. The bell is again raised to extinguish the gas, and the pilot burner is in this case left alight.
Patent GB-190818591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Multiple Stage Radial Turbines.
Inventor: WEICHELT CARL
Filed: 1908-09-04
Granted: 1909-03-11
Abstract: 18,591. Weichelt, C. Sept. 4. Elastic-fluid turbines.-Relates to radial flow turbines in which the working fluid is conducted by a number of independent passages to the nozzle groups from stage to stage. An outward-flow turbine, Fig. 1, is provided with a group of admission passages c, which are controlled by valves b situated in the annular fluid-supply chamber a, and which lead to a similar number of nozzle groups f supplying the high-pressure stage g, h, i, k, l, whence discharge ports m, Figs. 1 and 3, conduct the fluid to a chamber n, which may be divided into sections by partitions o if it is desired to operate partially in the next lower-pressure stage. The latter is supplied by nozzles p. The rotor v is provided with labyrinth packing u between successive stages, and balancing is obtained by allowing the fluid to act on both sides of the rotor. An inward-flow turbine of the same character is described. In the turbine shown in Fig. 4, the two stages are on separate rotors v, w, the fluid being conducted by passages n from the first stage so that the flow is in the same outward direction in the second stage. The rotor blades are situated on the same side of each rotor. In a modification, Fig 5, an annular chamber x is provided between the two stages and leads to the passages n by way of valves y, any number of which may be opened or closed at will.